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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 669.64 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 669.64 and 261.29 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 669.64 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/669.64 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 669.64 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 174,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,970.24/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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