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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 713.08 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 713.08 and 447.80 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 713.08 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/713.08 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 713.08 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 319,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,317.22/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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