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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 670.35 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 670.35 and 264.50 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 670.35 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/670.35 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 670.35 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 177,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,307.58/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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