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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 617.45 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 617.45 and 348.77 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 617.45 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/617.45 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 617.45 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 215,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,346.29/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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