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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.42 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.42 and 284.55 is: 426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.42 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.42 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.42 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 190,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,768.01/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.60

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