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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 670.79 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 670.79 and 241.86 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 670.79 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/670.79 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 670.79 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 162,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,237.27/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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