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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 617.16 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 617.16 and 354.15 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 617.16 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/617.16 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 617.16 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 218,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,567.21/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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