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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.43, 616.91 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.43, 616.91 and 385.15 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.43 : 616.91 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.43/616.91 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.43x = 616.91 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.43x = 237,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,597.88/447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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