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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.36, 735.38 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.36, 735.38 and 447 is: 667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.36 : 735.38 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.36/735.38 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.36x = 735.38 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.36x = 328,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,714.86/492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.63

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