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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 669.36 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 669.36 and 437.16 is: 654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 669.36 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/669.36 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 669.36 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 292,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,617.42/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.10

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