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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.52, 617.68 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.52, 617.68 and 292.32 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.52 : 617.68 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.52/617.68 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.52x = 617.68 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.52x = 180,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,560.22/447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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