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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 671.16 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 671.16 and 326.58 is: 489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 671.16 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/671.16 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 671.16 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 219,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,187.43/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.89

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