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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 669.70 and 437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 669.70 and 437.29 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 669.70 = 437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/669.70 = 437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 669.70 × 437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 292,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,853.11/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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