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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 671.46 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 671.46 and 310.44 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 671.46 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/671.46 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 671.46 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 208,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,448.04/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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