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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 671.04 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 671.04 and 399.60 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 671.04 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/671.04 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 671.04 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 268,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,147.58/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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