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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.02 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.02 and 307.41 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.02 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.02 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.02 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 189,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,678.12/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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