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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 671.81 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 671.81 and 439.22 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 671.81 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/671.81 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 671.81 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 295,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,066.83/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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