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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 617.15 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 617.15 and 416.12 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 617.15 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/617.15 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 617.15 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 256,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,803.29/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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