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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.41 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.41 and 301.35 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.41 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.41 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.41 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 202,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,327.90/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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