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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 821.23 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 821.23 and 447.94 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 821.23 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/821.23 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 821.23 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 367,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,861.77/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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