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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 617.69 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 617.69 and 354.53 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 617.69 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/617.69 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 617.69 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 218,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,987.43/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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