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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 618.80 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 618.80 and 366.12 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 618.80 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/618.80 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 618.80 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 226,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553.23/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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