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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 617.91 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 617.91 and 292.59 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 617.91 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/617.91 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 617.91 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 180,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,794.29/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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