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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 671.52 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 671.52 and 265.29 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 671.52 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/671.52 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 671.52 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 178,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,147.54/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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