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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.46 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.46 and 342.72 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.46 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.46 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.46 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 211,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,615.89/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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