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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 617.22 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 617.22 and 337.32 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 617.22 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/617.22 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 617.22 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 208,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,200.65/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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