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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 669.42 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 669.42 and 316.19 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 669.42 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/669.42 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 669.42 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 211,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,660.56/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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