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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 668.69 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 668.69 and 447.59 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 668.69 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/668.69 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 668.69 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 299,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,297.29/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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