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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 670.72 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 670.72 and 265.44 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 670.72 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/670.72 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 670.72 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 178,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,035.92/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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