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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 670.52 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 670.52 and 230.48 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 670.52 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/670.52 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 670.52 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 154,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,541.45/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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