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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 670.11 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 670.11 and 283.15 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 670.11 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/670.11 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 670.11 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 189,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,741.65/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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