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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 917.56 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 917.56 and 447.64 is: 671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 917.56 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/917.56 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 917.56 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 410,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,736.56/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.49

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