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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 670.96 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 670.96 and 324.71 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 670.96 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/670.96 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 670.96 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 217,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,865.80/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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