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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 617.76 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 617.76 and 316.80 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 617.76 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/617.76 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 617.76 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 195,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,706.37/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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