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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 618.43 and 408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 618.43 and 408.35 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 618.43 = 408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/618.43 = 408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 618.43 × 408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 252,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,532.55/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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