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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 670.67 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 670.67 and 396.50 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 670.67 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/670.67 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 670.67 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 265,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,915.32/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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