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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 617.64 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 617.64 and 373.43 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 617.64 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/617.64 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 617.64 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 230,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,642.22/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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