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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 616.98 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 616.98 and 416.07 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 616.98 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/616.98 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 616.98 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 256,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,706.87/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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