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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 671.78 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 671.78 and 264.69 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 671.78 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/671.78 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 671.78 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 177,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,814.11/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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