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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 618.12 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 618.12 and 446.32 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 618.12 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/618.12 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 618.12 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 275,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,879.32/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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