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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 669.89 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 669.89 and 430.53 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 669.89 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/669.89 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 669.89 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 288,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,405.59/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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