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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 670.21 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 670.21 and 343.99 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 670.21 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/670.21 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 670.21 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 230,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,543.00/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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