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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.05 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.05 and 311.02 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.05 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.05 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.05 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 208,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,712.46/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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