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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 617.70 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 617.70 and 314.91 is: 434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 617.70 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/617.70 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 617.70 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 194,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,519.91/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.44

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