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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 617.39 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 617.39 and 307.55 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 617.39 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/617.39 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 617.39 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 189,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,878.29/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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