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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 617.64 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 617.64 and 337.55 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 617.64 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/617.64 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 617.64 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 208,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,484.38/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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