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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 842.39 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 842.39 and 447.27 is: 669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 842.39 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/842.39 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 842.39 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 376,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,775.78/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.63

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