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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 670.82 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 670.82 and 301.12 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 670.82 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/670.82 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 670.82 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 201,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,994.14/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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