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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 809.57 and 447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 809.57 and 447.65 is: 616.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 809.57 = 447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/809.57 = 447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 809.57 × 447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 362,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,403.80/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.35

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