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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 707.99 and 447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 707.99 and 447.41 is: 671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 707.99 = 447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/707.99 = 447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 707.99 × 447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 316,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,761.81/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.08

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