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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 671.63 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 671.63 and 317.39 is: 476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 671.63 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/671.63 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 671.63 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 213,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,168.65/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.81

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