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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 671.12 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 671.12 and 331.32 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 671.12 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/671.12 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 671.12 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 222,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,355.48/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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