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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 618.14 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 618.14 and 342.80 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 618.14 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/618.14 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 618.14 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 211,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,898.39/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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