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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 671.06 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 671.06 and 264.81 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 671.06 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/671.06 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 671.06 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 177,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,702.07/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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