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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 979.95 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 979.95 and 447.73 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 979.95 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/979.95 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 979.95 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 438,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,753.01/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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