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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 671.06 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 671.06 and 262.46 is: 393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 671.06 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/671.06 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 671.06 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 176,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,121.74/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.59

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