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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 616.25 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 616.25 and 380.61 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 616.25 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/616.25 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 616.25 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 234,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,549.01/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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