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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 617.52 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 617.52 and 359.52 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 617.52 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/617.52 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 617.52 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 222,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,010.79/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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