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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 670.90 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 670.90 and 344.42 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 670.90 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/670.90 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 670.90 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 231,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,068.87/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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