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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 668.60 and 356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 668.60 and 356.35 is: 532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 668.60 = 356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/668.60 = 356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 668.60 × 356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 238,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,255.61/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.36

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