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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 617.79 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 617.79 and 290.16 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 617.79 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/617.79 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 617.79 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 179,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,257.95/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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