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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 670.41 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 670.41 and 186.90 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 670.41 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/670.41 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 670.41 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 125,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,297.92/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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