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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 670.59 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 670.59 and 241.58 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 670.59 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/670.59 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 670.59 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 162,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,002.81/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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