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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 670.43 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 670.43 and 338.16 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 670.43 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/670.43 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 670.43 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 226,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,710.92/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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