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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 671.24 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 671.24 and 300.72 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 671.24 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/671.24 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 671.24 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 201,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,855.29/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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