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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 670.36 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 670.36 and 251.89 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 670.36 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/670.36 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 670.36 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 168,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,859.29/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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