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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.84 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.84 and 303.71 is: 455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.84 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.84 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.84 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 204,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,043.01/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.70

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