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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 671.84 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 671.84 and 318.15 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 671.84 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/671.84 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 671.84 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 213,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,745.50/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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