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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 913.56 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 913.56 and 447.24 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 913.56 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/913.56 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 913.56 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 408,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,580.57/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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