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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 617.24 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 617.24 and 292 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 617.24 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/617.24 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 617.24 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 180,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,234.08/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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