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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 669.95 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 669.95 and 399.49 is: 598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 669.95 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/669.95 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 669.95 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 267,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,638.33/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.56

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