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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.60, 912.15 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.60, 912.15 and 447.60 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.60 : 912.15 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.60/912.15 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.60x = 912.15 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.60x = 408,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,278.34/609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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