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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 671.92 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 671.92 and 309.60 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 671.92 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/671.92 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 671.92 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 208,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,026.43/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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