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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 617.67 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 617.67 and 364.63 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 617.67 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/617.67 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 617.67 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 225,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,221.01/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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