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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 672.53 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 672.53 and 265.19 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 672.53 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/672.53 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 672.53 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 178,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,348.23/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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