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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 617.82 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 617.82 and 329.88 is: 454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 617.82 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/617.82 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 617.82 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 203,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,806.46/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.99

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