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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 670.44 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 670.44 and 411.20 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 670.44 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/670.44 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 670.44 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 275,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,684.93/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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