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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 671.73 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 671.73 and 356.02 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 671.73 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/671.73 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 671.73 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 239,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,151.02/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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