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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.74, 694.53 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.74, 694.53 and 447.54 is: 670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.74 : 694.53 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.74/694.53 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.74x = 694.53 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.74x = 310,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,829.96/463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.27

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