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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 668.40 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 668.40 and 447.23 is: 617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 668.40 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/668.40 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 668.40 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 298,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,928.53/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.53

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