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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.64 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.64 and 249.66 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.64 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.64 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.64 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 167,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,427.38/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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