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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 672.37 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 672.37 and 345.22 is: 518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 672.37 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/672.37 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 672.37 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 232,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,113.03/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.27

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