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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 617.07 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 617.07 and 307.08 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 617.07 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/617.07 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 617.07 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 189,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,489.86/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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