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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 617.31 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 617.31 and 270.38 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 617.31 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/617.31 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 617.31 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 166,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,905.19/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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