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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 669.47 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 669.47 and 317.52 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 669.47 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/669.47 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 669.47 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 212,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,568.53/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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