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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 617.28 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 617.28 and 412.98 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 617.28 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/617.28 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 617.28 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 254,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,924.29/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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