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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 618.07 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 618.07 and 395.65 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 618.07 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/618.07 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 618.07 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 244,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,539.40/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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