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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 671.33 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 671.33 and 308.43 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 671.33 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/671.33 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 671.33 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 207,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,056.77/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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