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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.68 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.68 and 191.04 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.68 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.68 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.68 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 128,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,317.75/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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