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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.62, 670.35 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.62, 670.35 and 230.54 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.62 : 670.35 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.62/670.35 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.62x = 670.35 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.62x = 154,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,542.49/447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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