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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.02, 983.54 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.02, 983.54 and 447.44 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.02 : 983.54 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.02/983.54 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.02x = 983.54 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.02x = 440,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,075.14/713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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