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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 669.28 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 669.28 and 331.84 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 669.28 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/669.28 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 669.28 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 222,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,093.88/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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