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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 618.52 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 618.52 and 316.66 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 618.52 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/618.52 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 618.52 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 195,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,860.54/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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