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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 673.14 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 673.14 and 437 is: 656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 673.14 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/673.14 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 673.14 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 294,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,162.18/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.73

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