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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 812.23 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 812.23 and 447.73 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 812.23 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/812.23 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 812.23 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 363,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,656.59/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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