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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.45, 706.77 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.45, 706.77 and 447.84 is: 616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.45 : 706.77 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.45/706.77 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.45x = 706.77 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.45x = 316,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,514.10/513.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.45

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