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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.59, 714.41 and 448.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.59, 714.41 and 448.43 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.59 : 714.41 = 448.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.59/714.41 = 448.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.59x = 714.41 × 448.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.59x = 320,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,360.63/477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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