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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 670.43 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 670.43 and 308.38 is: 461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 670.43 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/670.43 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 670.43 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 206,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,748.95/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.97

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