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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.73, 978.83 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.73, 978.83 and 447.37 is: 670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.73 : 978.83 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.73/978.83 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.73x = 978.83 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.73x = 437,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,894.49/652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.86

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