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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 620.41 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 620.41 and 424.10 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 620.41 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/620.41 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 620.41 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 263,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,115.88/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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