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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 670.63 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 670.63 and 187.18 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 670.63 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/670.63 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 670.63 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 125,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,528.52/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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