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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 671.04 and 397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 671.04 and 397.57 is: 596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 671.04 = 397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/671.04 = 397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 671.04 × 397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 266,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,785.37/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.10

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