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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.63 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.63 and 370.60 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.63 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.63 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.63 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 248,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,902.55/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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