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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 616.64 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 616.64 and 353.78 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 616.64 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/616.64 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 616.64 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 218,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,157.33/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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