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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 671.97 and 427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 671.97 and 427.22 is: 640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 671.97 = 427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/671.97 = 427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 671.97 × 427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 287,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,079.02/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.83

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