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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 615.68 and 437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 615.68 and 437.48 is: 602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 615.68 = 437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/615.68 = 437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 615.68 × 437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 269,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,347.69/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.51

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