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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 617.06 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 617.06 and 314.96 is: 434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 617.06 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/617.06 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 617.06 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 194,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,349.22/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.11

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