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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 616.86 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 616.86 and 272.46 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 616.86 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/616.86 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 616.86 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 168,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,069.68/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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