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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 671.60 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 671.60 and 266.40 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 671.60 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/671.60 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 671.60 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 178,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,914.24/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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