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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 671.93 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 671.93 and 378.52 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 671.93 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/671.93 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 671.93 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 254,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,338.94/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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