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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 617.11 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 617.11 and 388.45 is: 535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 617.11 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/617.11 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 617.11 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 239,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,716.38/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.42

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