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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 617.44 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 617.44 and 342.62 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 617.44 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/617.44 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 617.44 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 211,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,547.29/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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