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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 671.79 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 671.79 and 311.04 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 671.79 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/671.79 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 671.79 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 208,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,954.73/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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