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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 618.50 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 618.50 and 394.65 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 618.50 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/618.50 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 618.50 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 244,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,092.01/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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