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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 672.60 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 672.60 and 266.14 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 672.60 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/672.60 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 672.60 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 179,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,003.82/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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