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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 616.80 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 616.80 and 354.04 is: 488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 616.80 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/616.80 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 616.80 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 218,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,371.87/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.00

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