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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 615.84 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 615.84 and 348.88 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 615.84 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/615.84 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 615.84 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 214,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,854.26/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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