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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 670.98 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 670.98 and 254.81 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 670.98 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/670.98 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 670.98 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 170,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,975.05/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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