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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 696.02 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 696.02 and 447 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 696.02 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/696.02 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 696.02 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 311,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,120.94/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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