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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 670.17 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 670.17 and 354.85 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 670.17 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/670.17 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 670.17 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 237,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,809.82/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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