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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.40 and 284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.40 and 284.62 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.40 = 284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.40 = 284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.40 × 284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 190,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,809.25/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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