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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 745.88 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 745.88 and 447.59 is: 616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 745.88 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/745.88 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 745.88 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 333,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,848.06/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.70

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