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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 657.94 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 657.94 and 447.64 is: 617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 657.94 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/657.94 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 657.94 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 294,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,519.18/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.86

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