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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 671.23 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 671.23 and 332.13 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 671.23 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/671.23 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 671.23 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 222,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,938.55/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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