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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.28 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.28 and 284.52 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.28 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.28 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.28 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 190,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,708.07/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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