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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 618.09 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 618.09 and 316.91 is: 437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 618.09 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/618.09 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 618.09 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 195,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,878.90/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.45

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