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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 673.11 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 673.11 and 371.32 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 673.11 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/673.11 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 673.11 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 249,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,939.21/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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