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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 617.04 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 617.04 and 270.12 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 617.04 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/617.04 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 617.04 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 166,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,674.84/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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