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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 671.76 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 671.76 and 414.72 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 671.76 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/671.76 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 671.76 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 278,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,592.31/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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