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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 672.64 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 672.64 and 386.24 is: 580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 672.64 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/672.64 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 672.64 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 259,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,796.14/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.23

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