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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 670.20 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 670.20 and 310.60 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 670.20 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/670.20 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 670.20 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 208,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,164.12/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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