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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 669.69 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 669.69 and 445.32 is: 666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 669.69 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/669.69 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 669.69 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 298,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,226.35/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.86

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