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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 616.54 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 616.54 and 384.89 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 616.54 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/616.54 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 616.54 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 237,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,297.00/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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