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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 670.44 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 670.44 and 319.04 is: 478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 670.44 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/670.44 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 670.44 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 213,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,897.18/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.30

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