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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 669.04 and 398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 669.04 and 398.95 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 669.04 = 398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/669.04 = 398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 669.04 × 398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 266,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,913.51/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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