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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 670.98 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 670.98 and 304.12 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 670.98 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/670.98 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 670.98 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 204,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,058.44/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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