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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 670.77 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 670.77 and 187.44 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 670.77 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/670.77 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 670.77 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 125,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,725.77/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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