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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.82 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.82 and 310.04 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.82 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.82 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.82 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 207,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,981.03/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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