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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.34 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.34 and 187.02 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.34 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.34 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.34 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 125,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,362.70/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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