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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 670.92 and 386.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 670.92 and 386.53 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 670.92 = 386.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/670.92 = 386.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 670.92 × 386.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 259,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,330.71/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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