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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 671.76 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 671.76 and 326.32 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 671.76 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/671.76 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 671.76 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 219,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,208.72/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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