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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.44, 820.73 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.44, 820.73 and 447.82 is: 617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.44 : 820.73 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.44/820.73 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.44x = 820.73 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.44x = 367,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,535.02/595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.25

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