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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 671.06 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 671.06 and 265.94 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 671.06 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/671.06 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 671.06 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 178,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,461.70/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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