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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 672.21 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 672.21 and 385.97 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 672.21 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/672.21 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 672.21 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 259,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,449.53/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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