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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.53 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.53 and 241.72 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.53 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.53 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.53 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 162,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,080.51/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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