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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 616.68 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 616.68 and 331.04 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 616.68 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/616.68 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 616.68 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 204,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,145.75/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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