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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 617.66 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 617.66 and 425.52 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 617.66 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/617.66 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 617.66 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 262,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,826.68/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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