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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.18, 810.76 and 447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.18, 810.76 and 447.85 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.18 : 810.76 = 447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.18/810.76 = 447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.18x = 810.76 × 447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.18x = 363,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,098.87/588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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