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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 672.90 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 672.90 and 265.44 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 672.90 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/672.90 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 672.90 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 178,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,614.58/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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