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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 672.40 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 672.40 and 415.16 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 672.40 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/672.40 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 672.40 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 279,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,153.58/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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