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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 670.98 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 670.98 and 252.75 is: 378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 670.98 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/670.98 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 670.98 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 169,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,590.20/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.84

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