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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 630.18 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 630.18 and 447.84 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 630.18 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/630.18 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 630.18 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 282,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,219.81/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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