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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 671.22 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 671.22 and 357.57 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 671.22 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/671.22 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 671.22 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 240,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,008.14/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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