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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 618.30 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 618.30 and 369.72 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 618.30 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/618.30 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 618.30 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 228,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,597.88/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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