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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.99, 670.73 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.99, 670.73 and 187.01 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.99 : 670.73 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.99/670.73 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.99x = 670.73 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.99x = 125,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,433.96/446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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