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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 616.70 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 616.70 and 385.02 is: 530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 616.70 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/616.70 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 616.70 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 237,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,442.80/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.81

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