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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 668.24 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 668.24 and 391.65 is: 585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 668.24 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/668.24 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 668.24 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 261,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,714.24/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.20

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