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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 616.49 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 616.49 and 342.48 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 616.49 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/616.49 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 616.49 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 211,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,137.38/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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