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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 670.41 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 670.41 and 264.72 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 670.41 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/670.41 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 670.41 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 177,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,470.94/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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