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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 617.94 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 617.94 and 359.64 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 617.94 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/617.94 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 617.94 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 222,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,235.94/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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