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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 629.64 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 629.64 and 447.12 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 629.64 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/629.64 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 629.64 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 281,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,524.64/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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