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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.92 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.92 and 429.36 is: 644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.92 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.92 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.92 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 288,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,066.21/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.27

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