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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.73 and 381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.73 and 381.55 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.73 = 381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.73 = 381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.73 × 381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 255,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,917.03/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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