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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 670.30 and 284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 670.30 and 284.57 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 670.30 = 284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/670.30 = 284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 670.30 × 284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 190,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,742.50/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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