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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 672.53 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 672.53 and 344.68 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 672.53 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/672.53 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 672.53 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 231,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,807.64/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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