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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 669.92 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 669.92 and 284.31 is: 425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 669.92 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/669.92 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 669.92 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 190,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,465.92/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.90

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