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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 671.56 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 671.56 and 302.02 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 671.56 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/671.56 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 671.56 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 202,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,822.12/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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