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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 670.15 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 670.15 and 282.44 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 670.15 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/670.15 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 670.15 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 189,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,274.63/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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