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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 671.88 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 671.88 and 441.90 is: 662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 671.88 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/671.88 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 671.88 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 296,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,903.77/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.79

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