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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 671.29 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 671.29 and 266.09 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 671.29 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/671.29 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 671.29 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 178,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,619.53/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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