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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.98 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.98 and 426.52 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.98 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.98 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.98 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 286,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,186.39/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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