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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 671.79 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 671.79 and 404.94 is: 607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 671.79 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/671.79 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 671.79 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 272,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,034.64/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.52

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