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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 671.34 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 671.34 and 310.86 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 671.34 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/671.34 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 671.34 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 208,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,692.75/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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