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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 810.50 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 810.50 and 447.99 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 810.50 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/810.50 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 810.50 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 363,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,095.90/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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