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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 617.28 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 617.28 and 272.62 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 617.28 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/617.28 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 617.28 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 168,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,282.87/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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