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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 670.32 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 670.32 and 378.84 is: 567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 670.32 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/670.32 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 670.32 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 253,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,944.03/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.23

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