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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.13, 670.17 and 395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.13, 670.17 and 395.87 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.13 : 670.17 = 395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.13/670.17 = 395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.13x = 670.17 × 395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.13x = 265,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,301.87/447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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