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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 847.13 and 447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 847.13 and 447.05 is: 617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 847.13 = 447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/847.13 = 447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 847.13 × 447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 378,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,709.35/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.63

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