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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 671.40 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 671.40 and 301.61 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 671.40 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/671.40 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 671.40 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 202,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,500.95/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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