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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 671.04 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 671.04 and 254.88 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 671.04 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/671.04 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 671.04 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 171,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,034.68/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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