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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 806.76 and 447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 806.76 and 447.17 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 806.76 = 447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/806.76 = 447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 806.76 × 447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 360,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,754.84/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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