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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 617.36 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 617.36 and 315.05 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 617.36 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/617.36 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 617.36 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 194,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,494.61/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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