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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 670.41 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 670.41 and 339.03 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 670.41 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/670.41 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 670.41 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 227,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,289.10/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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