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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 672.18 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 672.18 and 191.45 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 672.18 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/672.18 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 672.18 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 128,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,685.50/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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