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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.47, 811.08 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.47, 811.08 and 447.34 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.47 : 811.08 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.47/811.08 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.47x = 811.08 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.47x = 362,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,828.53/587.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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