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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 671.61 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 671.61 and 424.14 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 671.61 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/671.61 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 671.61 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 284,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,856.67/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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