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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 670.98 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 670.98 and 301.07 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 670.98 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/670.98 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 670.98 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 202,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,008.59/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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