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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 671.44 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 671.44 and 266.19 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 671.44 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/671.44 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 671.44 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 178,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,730.61/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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