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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 618.50 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 618.50 and 440.80 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 618.50 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/618.50 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 618.50 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 272,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,634.80/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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