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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 670.44 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 670.44 and 344.30 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 670.44 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/670.44 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 670.44 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 230,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,832.49/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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