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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 670.94 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 670.94 and 317.55 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 670.94 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/670.94 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 670.94 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 213,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,057.68/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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