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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 618.51 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 618.51 and 385.84 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 618.51 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/618.51 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 618.51 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 238,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,645.90/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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