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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 616.80 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 616.80 and 291.92 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 616.80 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/616.80 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 616.80 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 180,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,056.26/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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