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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 984.15 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 984.15 and 447.76 is: 617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 984.15 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/984.15 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 984.15 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 440,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,663.00/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.73

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