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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.41 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.41 and 397.14 is: 595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.41 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.41 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.41 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 266,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,244.11/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.51

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