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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 617.46 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 617.46 and 272.84 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 617.46 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/617.46 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 617.46 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 168,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,467.79/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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