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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 692.69 and 447.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 692.69 and 447.67 is: 672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 692.69 = 447.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/692.69 = 447.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 692.69 × 447.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 310,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,096.53/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.16

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