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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 617.48 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 617.48 and 292.27 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 617.48 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/617.48 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 617.48 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 180,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,470.88/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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