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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 618.42 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 618.42 and 360.94 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 618.42 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/618.42 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 618.42 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 223,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,212.51/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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