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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 616.84 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 616.84 and 269.96 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 616.84 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/616.84 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 616.84 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 166,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521.69/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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