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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 617.42 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 617.42 and 437.68 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 617.42 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/617.42 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 617.42 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 270,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,232.39/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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