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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 670.48 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 670.48 and 354.50 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 670.48 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/670.48 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 670.48 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 237,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,683.44/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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