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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 669.33 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 669.33 and 430.16 is: 643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 669.33 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/669.33 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 669.33 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 287,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,915.65/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.87

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