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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 671.84 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 671.84 and 265.31 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 671.84 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/671.84 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 671.84 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 178,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,244.54/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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