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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 616.89 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 616.89 and 292.02 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 616.89 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/616.89 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 616.89 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 180,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144.22/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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