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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 671.22 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 671.22 and 310.32 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 671.22 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/671.22 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 671.22 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 208,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,292.99/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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