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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 616.16 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 616.16 and 316.44 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 616.16 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/616.16 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 616.16 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 194,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,977.67/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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