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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 618.14 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 618.14 and 349.18 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 618.14 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/618.14 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 618.14 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 215,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,841.45/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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