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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 616.01 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 616.01 and 425.32 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 616.01 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/616.01 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 616.01 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 261,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,997.71/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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