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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 668.35 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 668.35 and 400.70 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 668.35 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/668.35 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 668.35 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 267,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,805.84/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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