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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 616.88 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 616.88 and 416.92 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 616.88 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/616.88 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 616.88 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 257,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,189.61/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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