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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 670.79 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 670.79 and 264.63 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 670.79 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/670.79 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 670.79 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 177,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,506.48/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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