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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 617.21 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 617.21 and 349.03 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 617.21 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/617.21 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 617.21 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 215,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,424.81/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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