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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 670.10 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 670.10 and 265.02 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 670.10 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/670.10 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 670.10 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 177,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,588.58/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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