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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 615.74 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 615.74 and 362.75 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 615.74 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/615.74 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 615.74 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 223,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,354.79/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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