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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 645.55 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 645.55 and 447.37 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 645.55 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/645.55 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 645.55 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 288,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,796.48/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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