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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 846.27 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 846.27 and 447.58 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 846.27 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/846.27 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 846.27 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 378,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,771.41/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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