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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 617.18 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 617.18 and 354.15 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 617.18 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/617.18 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 617.18 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 218,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,572.53/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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