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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 670.67 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 670.67 and 187.01 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 670.67 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/670.67 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 670.67 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 125,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,417.71/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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