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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 615.72 and 384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 615.72 and 384.87 is: 530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 615.72 = 384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/615.72 = 384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 615.72 × 384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 236,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,972.16/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.00

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