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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 671.76 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 671.76 and 418.56 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 671.76 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/671.76 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 671.76 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 281,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,171.87/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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