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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.31, 617.25 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.31, 617.25 and 272.62 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.31 : 617.25 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.31/617.25 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.31x = 617.25 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.31x = 168,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,274.70/447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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