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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 618.03 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 618.03 and 374.67 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 618.03 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/618.03 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 618.03 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 231,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,557.30/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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