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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 672.36 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 672.36 and 434.66 is: 653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 672.36 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/672.36 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 672.36 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 292,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,248.00/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.30

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