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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.27 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.27 and 255.62 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.27 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.27 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.27 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 171,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,590.04/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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