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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 616.80 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 616.80 and 269.93 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 616.80 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/616.80 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 616.80 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 166,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,492.82/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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