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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.95, 630.13 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.95, 630.13 and 447.02 is: 615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.95 : 630.13 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.95/630.13 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.95x = 630.13 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.95x = 281,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,679.65/457.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.08

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