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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 673.07 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 673.07 and 255.75 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 673.07 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/673.07 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 673.07 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 172,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,136.37/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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