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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.73 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.73 and 314.80 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.73 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.73 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.73 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 194,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,460.65/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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