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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 618.44 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 618.44 and 355.05 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 618.44 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/618.44 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 618.44 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 219,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,575.35/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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