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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 617.31 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 617.31 and 354.18 is: 488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 617.31 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/617.31 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 617.31 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 218,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,638.86/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.17

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