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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 787.26 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 787.26 and 447.13 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 787.26 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/787.26 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 787.26 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 352,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,007.56/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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