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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 617.44 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 617.44 and 307.64 is: 424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 617.44 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/617.44 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 617.44 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 189,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,949.24/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.45

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