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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 669.48 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 669.48 and 264.42 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 669.48 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/669.48 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 669.48 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 177,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,023.90/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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