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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 803.16 and 447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 803.16 and 447.70 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 803.16 = 447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/803.16 = 447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 803.16 × 447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 359,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,574.73/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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