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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 811.16 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 811.16 and 447.62 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 811.16 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/811.16 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 811.16 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 363,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,091.44/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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