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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 670.48 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 670.48 and 340.88 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 670.48 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/670.48 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 670.48 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 228,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,553.22/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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