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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 696.77 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 696.77 and 447.50 is: 672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 696.77 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/696.77 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 696.77 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 311,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,804.58/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.14

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