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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 618.33 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 618.33 and 428.34 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 618.33 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/618.33 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 618.33 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 264,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,855.47/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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