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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 668.03 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 668.03 and 383.34 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 668.03 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/668.03 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 668.03 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 256,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,082.62/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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