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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 617.52 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 617.52 and 354.48 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 617.52 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/617.52 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 617.52 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 218,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,898.49/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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