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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 617.18 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 617.18 and 431.73 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 617.18 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/617.18 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 617.18 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 266,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,452.96/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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