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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 670.86 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 670.86 and 371.08 is: 556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 670.86 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/670.86 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 670.86 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 248,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,942.73/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.62

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