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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.74 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.74 and 251.68 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.74 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.74 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.74 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 168,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,811.84/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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