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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 617.83 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 617.83 and 354.68 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 617.83 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/617.83 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 617.83 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 219,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,130.29/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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