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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.63, 979.41 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.63, 979.41 and 447.40 is: 671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.63 : 979.41 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.63/979.41 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.63x = 979.41 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.63x = 438,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,188.03/652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.42

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