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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 670 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 670 and 381.98 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 670 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/670 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 670 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 255,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,926.60/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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