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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.32, 846.68 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.32, 846.68 and 447.47 is: 617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.32 : 846.68 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.32/846.68 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.32x = 846.68 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.32x = 378,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,863.90/613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.73

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