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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 618.03 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 618.03 and 348.18 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 618.03 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/618.03 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 618.03 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 215,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,185.69/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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