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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 671.01 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 671.01 and 173.32 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 671.01 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/671.01 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 671.01 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 116,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,299.45/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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