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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 672.54 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 672.54 and 437.88 is: 658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 672.54 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/672.54 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 672.54 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 294,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,492.70/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.16

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