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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 709.30 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 709.30 and 447.28 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 709.30 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/709.30 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 709.30 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 317,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,255.70/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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