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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 617.31 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 617.31 and 348.56 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 617.31 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/617.31 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 617.31 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 215,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,166.49/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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