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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 671.16 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 671.16 and 285.16 is: 427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 671.16 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/671.16 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 671.16 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 191,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,387.99/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.55

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