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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 670.43 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 670.43 and 284.96 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 670.43 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/670.43 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 670.43 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 191,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,048.12/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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