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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 667.43 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 667.43 and 444.74 is: 663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 667.43 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/667.43 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 667.43 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 296,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,827.26/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.62

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