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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 926.46 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 926.46 and 447.72 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 926.46 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/926.46 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 926.46 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 414,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,794.67/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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