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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 674.85 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 674.85 and 444.72 is: 670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 674.85 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/674.85 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 674.85 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 300,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,119.29/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.78

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