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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 670.37 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 670.37 and 302.79 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 670.37 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/670.37 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 670.37 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 202,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,979.82/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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