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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 617.06 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 617.06 and 349.38 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 617.06 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/617.06 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 617.06 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 215,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,588.42/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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