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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 670.45 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 670.45 and 249.95 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 670.45 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/670.45 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 670.45 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 167,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,578.98/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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