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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 616.41 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 616.41 and 389.52 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 616.41 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/616.41 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 616.41 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 240,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,104.02/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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