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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 670.56 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 670.56 and 332.16 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 670.56 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/670.56 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 670.56 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 222,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,733.21/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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