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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 690.78 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 690.78 and 447.50 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 690.78 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/690.78 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 690.78 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 309,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,124.05/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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