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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 670.77 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 670.77 and 324.86 is: 486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 670.77 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/670.77 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 670.77 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 217,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,906.34/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.55

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