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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 671.77 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 671.77 and 265.34 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 671.77 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/671.77 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 671.77 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 178,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,242.77/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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