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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 617.00 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 617.00 and 289.70 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 617.00 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/617.00 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 617.00 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 178,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747.27/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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