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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.18, 774.27 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.18, 774.27 and 447.60 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.18 : 774.27 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.18/774.27 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.18x = 774.27 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.18x = 346,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,563.25/516.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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