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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 656.67 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 656.67 and 447.40 is: 656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 656.67 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/656.67 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 656.67 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 293,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,794.16/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.67

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