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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 673.02 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 673.02 and 440.76 is: 662.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 673.02 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/673.02 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 673.02 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 296,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,640.30/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.47

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