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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 700.18 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 700.18 and 447.66 is: 670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 700.18 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/700.18 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 700.18 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 313,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,441.46/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.17

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