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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 780.49 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 780.49 and 447.72 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 780.49 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/780.49 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 780.49 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 349,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,437.08/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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