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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 617.80 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 617.80 and 329.93 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 617.80 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/617.80 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 617.80 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 203,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,830.75/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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