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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.94, 706.08 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.94, 706.08 and 447.33 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.94 : 706.08 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.94/706.08 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.94x = 706.08 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.94x = 315,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,851.74/512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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