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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 672 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 672 and 422.72 is: 634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 672 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/672 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 672 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 284,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,067.84/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.99

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