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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.31, 670.87 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.31, 670.87 and 262.09 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.31 : 670.87 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.31/670.87 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.31x = 670.87 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.31x = 175,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,828.32/447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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