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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 670.78 and 428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 670.78 and 428.41 is: 642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 670.78 = 428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/670.78 = 428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 670.78 × 428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 287,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,366.46/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.39

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