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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 616.92 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 616.92 and 289.73 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 616.92 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/616.92 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 616.92 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 178,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,737.22/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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