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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 672.02 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 672.02 and 325.47 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 672.02 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/672.02 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 672.02 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 218,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,725.25/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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