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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 618.59 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 618.59 and 337.24 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 618.59 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/618.59 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 618.59 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 208,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,611.27/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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