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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 671.14 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 671.14 and 265.02 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 671.14 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/671.14 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 671.14 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 177,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,865.52/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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