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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 669.44 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 669.44 and 431.21 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 669.44 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/669.44 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 669.44 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 288,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,665.39/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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