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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 670.33 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 670.33 and 264.45 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 670.33 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/670.33 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 670.33 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 177,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,266.35/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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