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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 617.45 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 617.45 and 342.53 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 617.45 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/617.45 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 617.45 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 211,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,490.35/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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