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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 671.16 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 671.16 and 301.18 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 671.16 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/671.16 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 671.16 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 202,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,139.97/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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