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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 669.83 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 669.83 and 316.83 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 669.83 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/669.83 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 669.83 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 212,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,220.65/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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