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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 670.74 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 670.74 and 264.85 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 670.74 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/670.74 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 670.74 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 177,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,645.36/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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