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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 672.60 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 672.60 and 332.56 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 672.60 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/672.60 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 672.60 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 223,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,679.86/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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