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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.32 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.32 and 398.49 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.32 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.32 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.32 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 267,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,115.82/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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