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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 670.44 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 670.44 and 439.76 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 670.44 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/670.44 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 670.44 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 294,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,832.69/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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