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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 617.04 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 617.04 and 272.48 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 617.04 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/617.04 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 617.04 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 168,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,131.06/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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