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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 671.58 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 671.58 and 339.72 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 671.58 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/671.58 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 671.58 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 228,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,149.16/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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