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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 670.07 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 670.07 and 264.38 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 670.07 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/670.07 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 670.07 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 177,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,150.42/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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