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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 669.96 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 669.96 and 436.92 is: 653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 669.96 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/669.96 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 669.96 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 292,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,718.92/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.80

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