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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 616.92 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 616.92 and 289.82 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 616.92 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/616.92 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 616.92 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 178,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,791.87/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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