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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 780.28 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 780.28 and 447.62 is: 617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 780.28 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/780.28 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 780.28 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 349,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,263.91/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.97

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