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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 670.50 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 670.50 and 301.20 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 670.50 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/670.50 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 670.50 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 201,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,954.60/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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