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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 615.84 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 615.84 and 420 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 615.84 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/615.84 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 615.84 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 258,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,652.80/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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