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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 617.76 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 617.76 and 316.58 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 617.76 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/617.76 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 617.76 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 195,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,567.37/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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