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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 670.56 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 670.56 and 280.08 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.56 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.56 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.56 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 187,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,810.44/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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