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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 670.07 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 670.07 and 261.92 is: 392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 670.07 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/670.07 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 670.07 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 175,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,504.73/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.12

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