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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.15, 670.71 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.15, 670.71 and 423.46 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.15 : 670.71 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.15/670.71 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.15x = 670.71 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.15x = 284,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,015.50/447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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