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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 615.51 and 413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 615.51 and 413.79 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 615.51 = 413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/615.51 = 413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 615.51 × 413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 254,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,691.88/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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