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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 670.77 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 670.77 and 187.59 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 670.77 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/670.77 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 670.77 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 125,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,832.26/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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