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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 670.50 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 670.50 and 309.87 is: 464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 670.50 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/670.50 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 670.50 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 207,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,767.84/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.59

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