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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 670.74 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 670.74 and 390.10 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 670.74 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/670.74 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 670.74 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 261,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,655.67/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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