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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 618.20 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 618.20 and 337.22 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 618.20 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/618.20 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 618.20 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 208,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,467.72/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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