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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 617.04 and 307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 617.04 and 307.57 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 617.04 = 307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/617.04 = 307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 617.04 × 307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 189,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,785.21/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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