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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.45, 647.96 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.45, 647.96 and 447.44 is: 617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.45 : 647.96 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.45/647.96 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.45x = 647.96 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.45x = 289,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,920.99/469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.58

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