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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.82, 672.76 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.82, 672.76 and 318.14 is: 477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.82 : 672.76 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.82/672.76 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.82x = 672.76 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.82x = 214,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,031.87/447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.94

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