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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 666.27 and 436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 666.27 and 436.63 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 666.27 = 436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/666.27 = 436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 666.27 × 436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 290,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,912.38/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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