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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.52 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.52 and 401.24 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.52 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.52 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.52 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 269,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,440.68/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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