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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 672.24 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 672.24 and 311.52 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 672.24 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/672.24 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 672.24 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 209,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,416.20/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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