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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 861.91 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 861.91 and 447.95 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 861.91 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/861.91 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 861.91 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 386,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,088.77/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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