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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.74 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.74 and 241.62 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.74 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.74 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.74 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 162,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,064.20/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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