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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 671.24 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 671.24 and 252.63 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 671.24 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/671.24 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 671.24 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 169,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,575.36/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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