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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 672 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 672 and 264.58 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 672 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/672 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 672 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 177,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,797.76/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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