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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 979.60 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 979.60 and 447.24 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 979.60 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/979.60 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 979.60 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 438,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,116.30/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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