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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.65, 618.36 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.65, 618.36 and 365.79 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.65 : 618.36 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.65/618.36 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.65x = 618.36 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.65x = 226,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,190.14/447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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