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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 617.40 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 617.40 and 272.63 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 617.40 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/617.40 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 617.40 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 168,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,318.68/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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