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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 669.97 and 417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 669.97 and 417.81 is: 626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 669.97 = 417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/669.97 = 417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 669.97 × 417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 279,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,919.43/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.16

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