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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 671.10 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 671.10 and 301.60 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 671.10 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/671.10 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 671.10 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 202,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,403.76/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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