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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 672.47 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 672.47 and 301.74 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 672.47 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/672.47 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 672.47 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 202,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,909.59/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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