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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 668.64 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 668.64 and 378.72 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 668.64 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/668.64 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 668.64 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 253,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,227.34/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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