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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.81 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.81 and 349.78 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.81 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.81 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.81 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 216,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,097.58/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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