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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 670.79 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 670.79 and 252.59 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 670.79 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/670.79 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 670.79 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 169,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,434.85/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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