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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 761.84 and 447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 761.84 and 447.35 is: 617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 761.84 = 447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/761.84 = 447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 761.84 × 447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 340,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,804.76/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.63

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