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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 617.40 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 617.40 and 348.09 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 617.40 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/617.40 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 617.40 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 214,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,910.77/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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