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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.52, 717.78 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.52, 717.78 and 447 is: 615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.52 : 717.78 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.52/717.78 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.52x = 717.78 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.52x = 320,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,847.66/521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.22

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