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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 669.90 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 669.90 and 264.04 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 669.90 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/669.90 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 669.90 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 176,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,880.40/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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