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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.65, 671.46 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.65, 671.46 and 423.96 is: 635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.65 : 671.46 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.65/671.46 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.65x = 671.46 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.65x = 284,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,668.82/447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.92

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