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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 672.30 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 672.30 and 286.20 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 672.30 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/672.30 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 672.30 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 192,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,412.26/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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