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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.71, 671.69 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.71, 671.69 and 379.72 is: 569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.71 : 671.69 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.71/671.69 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.71x = 671.69 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.71x = 255,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,053.40/447.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.68

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