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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 655.96 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 655.96 and 447.12 is: 617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 655.96 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/655.96 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 655.96 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 293,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,292.84/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.24

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