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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 666.94 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 666.94 and 432.88 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 666.94 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/666.94 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 666.94 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 288,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,704.99/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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