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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.21, 643.26 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.21, 643.26 and 447.76 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.21 : 643.26 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.21/643.26 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.21x = 643.26 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.21x = 288,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,026.10/466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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