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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 669.78 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 669.78 and 374.58 is: 561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 669.78 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/669.78 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 669.78 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 250,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,886.19/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.12

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