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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 671.73 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 671.73 and 318.38 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 671.73 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/671.73 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 671.73 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 213,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,865.40/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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