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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 618.03 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 618.03 and 308.61 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 618.03 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/618.03 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 618.03 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 190,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,730.24/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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