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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 671.86 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 671.86 and 374.96 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 671.86 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/671.86 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 671.86 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 251,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,920.63/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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