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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 613.28 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 613.28 and 405.68 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 613.28 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/613.28 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 613.28 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 248,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,795.43/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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