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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 670.62 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 670.62 and 254.68 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 670.62 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/670.62 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 670.62 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 170,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,793.50/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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