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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 620.41 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 620.41 and 430.24 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 620.41 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/620.41 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 620.41 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 266,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,925.20/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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