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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 670.01 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 670.01 and 284.40 is: 425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 670.01 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/670.01 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 670.01 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 190,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,549.42/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.57

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