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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 670.28 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 670.28 and 282.62 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 670.28 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/670.28 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 670.28 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 189,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,434.80/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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