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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 617.39 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 617.39 and 364.71 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 617.39 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/617.39 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 617.39 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 225,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,166.48/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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