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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 672.43 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 672.43 and 338.61 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 672.43 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/672.43 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 672.43 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 227,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,687.21/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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