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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 617.25 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 617.25 and 385.43 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 617.25 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/617.25 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 617.25 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 237,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,905.03/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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