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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 670.96 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 670.96 and 187.57 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 670.96 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/670.96 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 670.96 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 125,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,851.97/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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