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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 672.60 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 672.60 and 425.90 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 672.60 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/672.60 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 672.60 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 286,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,460.34/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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