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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.16, 821.36 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.16, 821.36 and 447.54 is: 617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.16 : 821.36 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.16/821.36 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.16x = 821.36 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.16x = 367,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,591.45/595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.63

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