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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 671.14 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 671.14 and 331.14 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 671.14 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/671.14 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 671.14 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 222,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,241.30/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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