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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.79, 844.18 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.79, 844.18 and 447.28 is: 670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.79 : 844.18 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.79/844.18 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.79x = 844.18 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.79x = 377,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,584.83/562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.92

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