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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 671.64 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 671.64 and 301.51 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 671.64 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/671.64 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 671.64 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 202,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,506.18/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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