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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.05, 780.12 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.05, 780.12 and 447.51 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.05 : 780.12 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.05/780.12 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.05x = 780.12 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.05x = 349,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,107.60/565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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