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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 671.59 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 671.59 and 326.08 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 671.59 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/671.59 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 671.59 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 218,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,989.54/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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