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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 672.13 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 672.13 and 332.57 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 672.13 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/672.13 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 672.13 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 223,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,530.27/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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