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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.72, 843.12 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.72, 843.12 and 447.52 is: 670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.72 : 843.12 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.72/843.12 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.72x = 843.12 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.72x = 377,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,313.06/562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.52

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