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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 670.28 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 670.28 and 264.30 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 670.28 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/670.28 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 670.28 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 177,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,155.00/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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