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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 667.45 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 667.45 and 401.28 is: 598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 667.45 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/667.45 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 667.45 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 267,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,834.34/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.58

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