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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 617.22 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 617.22 and 291.88 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 617.22 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/617.22 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 617.22 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 180,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,154.17/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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