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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.13, 617.86 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.13, 617.86 and 425.80 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.13 : 617.86 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.13/617.86 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.13x = 617.86 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.13x = 263,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,079.57/447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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