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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 667.74 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 667.74 and 443.40 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 667.74 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/667.74 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 667.74 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 296,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,075.92/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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