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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 670.94 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 670.94 and 317.14 is: 475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 670.94 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/670.94 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 670.94 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 212,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,781.91/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.18

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