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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.46, 810.34 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.46, 810.34 and 447.33 is: 617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.46 : 810.34 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.46/810.34 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.46x = 810.34 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.46x = 362,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,489.39/587.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.05

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