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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 670.21 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 670.21 and 261.82 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 670.21 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/670.21 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 670.21 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 175,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469.72/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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