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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 672.23 and 311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 672.23 and 311.81 is: 467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 672.23 = 311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/672.23 = 311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 672.23 × 311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 209,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,605.45/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.99

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