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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.46, 655.23 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.46, 655.23 and 447.19 is: 617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.46 : 655.23 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.46/655.23 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.46x = 655.23 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.46x = 293,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,012.30/474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.57

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