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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.07, 773.42 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.07, 773.42 and 447.27 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.07 : 773.42 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.07/773.42 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.07x = 773.42 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.07x = 345,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,928.38/516.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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