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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 878.09 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 878.09 and 447.57 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 878.09 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/878.09 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 878.09 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 393,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,004.50/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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