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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 617.58 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 617.58 and 270.53 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 617.58 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/617.58 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 617.58 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 167,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,073.92/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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