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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 616.96 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 616.96 and 291.52 is: 402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 616.96 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/616.96 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 616.96 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 179,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,856.18/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.33

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