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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 618.06 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 618.06 and 431.32 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 618.06 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/618.06 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 618.06 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 266,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,581.64/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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