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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 669.92 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 669.92 and 284.28 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 669.92 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/669.92 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 669.92 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 190,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,444.86/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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