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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 617.73 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 617.73 and 364.96 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 617.73 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/617.73 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 617.73 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 225,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,446.74/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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