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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 671.97 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 671.97 and 266.54 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 671.97 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/671.97 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 671.97 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 179,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,107.94/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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