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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 671.88 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 671.88 and 266.46 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 671.88 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/671.88 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 671.88 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 179,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,029.14/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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