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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 665.52 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 665.52 and 432.54 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 665.52 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/665.52 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 665.52 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 287,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,862.40/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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