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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 979.52 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 979.52 and 447.58 is: 671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 979.52 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/979.52 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 979.52 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 438,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,408.30/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.47

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