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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 617.63 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 617.63 and 377.56 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 617.63 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/617.63 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 617.63 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 233,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,191.27/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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