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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 616.42 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 616.42 and 426.60 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 616.42 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/616.42 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 616.42 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 262,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,964.77/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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