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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 616.89 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 616.89 and 269.99 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 616.89 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/616.89 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 616.89 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 166,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,554.13/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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