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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 669.54 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 669.54 and 264.95 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 669.54 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/669.54 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 669.54 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 177,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,392.15/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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