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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.09, 773.44 and 447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.09, 773.44 and 447.29 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.09 : 773.44 = 447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.09/773.44 = 447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.09x = 773.44 × 447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.09x = 345,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,951.16/516.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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