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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 617.83 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 617.83 and 349.48 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 617.83 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/617.83 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 617.83 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 215,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,919.23/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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