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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 736.42 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 736.42 and 447.44 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 736.42 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/736.42 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 736.42 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 329,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,503.76/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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