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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.81, 670.78 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.81, 670.78 and 332.38 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.81 : 670.78 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.81/670.78 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.81x = 670.78 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.81x = 222,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,953.86/447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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