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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 984.38 and 447.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 984.38 and 447.95 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 984.38 = 447.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/984.38 = 447.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 984.38 × 447.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 440,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,951.90/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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