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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 670.20 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 670.20 and 401.72 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 670.20 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/670.20 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 670.20 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 269,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,232.74/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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