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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 617.07 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 617.07 and 385.12 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 617.07 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/617.07 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 617.07 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 237,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,646.00/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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