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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 670.82 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 670.82 and 254.84 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 670.82 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/670.82 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 670.82 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 170,951.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,951.77/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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