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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.93, 739.71 and 447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.93, 739.71 and 447.31 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.93 : 739.71 = 447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.93/739.71 = 447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.93x = 739.71 × 447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.93x = 330,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,878.31/535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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