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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 722.74 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.80, 722.74 and 447 is: 671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.80 : 722.74 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.80/722.74 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.80x = 722.74 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.80x = 323,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,064.78/480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.93

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