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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 671.04 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 671.04 and 265.88 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 671.04 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/671.04 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 671.04 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 178,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,412.76/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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