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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 619.53 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 619.53 and 437.42 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 619.53 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/619.53 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 619.53 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 270,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,991.71/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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