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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 616.82 and 385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 616.82 and 385.89 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 616.82 = 385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/616.82 = 385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 616.82 × 385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 238,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,024.67/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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