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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 670.32 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 670.32 and 303.12 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 670.32 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/670.32 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 670.32 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 203,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,187.40/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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