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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 672.16 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 672.16 and 424.52 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 672.16 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/672.16 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 672.16 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 285,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,345.36/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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