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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 672.35 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 672.35 and 433.30 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 672.35 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/672.35 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 672.35 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 291,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,329.26/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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