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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.06 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.06 and 392.43 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.06 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.06 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.06 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 263,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,342.11/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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