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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 617.04 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 617.04 and 377.85 is: 521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 617.04 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/617.04 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 617.04 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 233,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,148.56/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.20

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