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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 671.13 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 671.13 and 418.94 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 671.13 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/671.13 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 671.13 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 281,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,163.20/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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