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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 671.50 and 361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 671.50 and 361.30 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 671.50 = 361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/671.50 = 361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 671.50 × 361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 242,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,612.95/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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