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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.53, 907.23 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.53, 907.23 and 447.33 is: 617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.53 : 907.23 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.53/907.23 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.53x = 907.23 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.53x = 405,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,831.20/657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.21

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