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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 672.06 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 672.06 and 375.40 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 672.06 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/672.06 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 672.06 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 252,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,291.32/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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