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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.97, 671.03 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.97, 671.03 and 264.52 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.97 : 671.03 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.97/671.03 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.97x = 671.03 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.97x = 177,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,500.86/446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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