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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 617.07 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 617.07 and 272.46 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 617.07 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/617.07 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 617.07 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 168,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,126.89/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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