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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 615.53 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 615.53 and 436.55 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 615.53 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/615.53 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 615.53 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 268,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,704.36/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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