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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 673.47 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 673.47 and 318.24 is: 478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 673.47 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/673.47 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 673.47 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 214,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,325.09/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.58

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