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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 703.29 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 703.29 and 447.19 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 703.29 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/703.29 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 703.29 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 314,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,504.26/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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