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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 672.35 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 672.35 and 265.07 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 672.35 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/672.35 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 672.35 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 178,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,215.13/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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