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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 659.88 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 659.88 and 447.66 is: 617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 659.88 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/659.88 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 659.88 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 295,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,401.88/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.43

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