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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 780.33 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 780.33 and 447.66 is: 671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 780.33 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/780.33 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 780.33 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 349,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,322.53/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.84

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