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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 615.96 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 615.96 and 394.84 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 615.96 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/615.96 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 615.96 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 243,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,205.65/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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