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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 617.96 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 617.96 and 369.47 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 617.96 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/617.96 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 617.96 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 228,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,317.68/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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