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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 618.07 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 618.07 and 308.03 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 618.07 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/618.07 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 618.07 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 190,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,381.78/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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