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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.89, 843.44 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.89, 843.44 and 447.08 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.89 : 843.44 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.89/843.44 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.89x = 843.44 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.89x = 377,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,078.70/561.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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