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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 617.64 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 617.64 and 369 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 617.64 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/617.64 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 617.64 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 227,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,909.16/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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