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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 670.39 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 670.39 and 187 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 670.39 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/670.39 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 670.39 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 125,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,362.93/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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