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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 667.76 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 667.76 and 400.64 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 667.76 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/667.76 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 667.76 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 267,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,526.02/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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