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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 670.80 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 670.80 and 387.20 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 670.80 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/670.80 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 670.80 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 259,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,733.76/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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