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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 670.58 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 670.58 and 187.12 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 670.58 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/670.58 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 670.58 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 125,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,478.93/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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