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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 907.03 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 907.03 and 447.78 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 907.03 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/907.03 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 907.03 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 406,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,148.77/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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