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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 669.75 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 669.75 and 371.58 is: 556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 669.75 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/669.75 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 669.75 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 248,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,865.71/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.15

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