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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 671.39 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 671.39 and 216.56 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 671.39 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/671.39 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 671.39 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 145,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,397.63/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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