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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 615.49 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 615.49 and 406.02 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 615.49 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/615.49 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 615.49 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 249,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,899.08/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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