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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.65 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.65 and 264.24 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.65 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.65 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.65 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 177,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,212.56/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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