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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 617.66 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 617.66 and 349.62 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 617.66 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/617.66 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 617.66 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 215,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,946.29/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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