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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 618 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 618 and 361.10 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 618 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/618 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 618 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 223,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,159.80/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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