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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.22, 616.51 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.22, 616.51 and 289.83 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.22 : 616.51 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.22/616.51 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.22x = 616.51 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.22x = 178,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,683.09/447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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