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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 671.71 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 671.71 and 264.93 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 671.71 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/671.71 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 671.71 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 177,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,956.13/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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