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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 671.94 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 671.94 and 317.95 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 671.94 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/671.94 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 671.94 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 213,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643.32/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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