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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 617.99 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 617.99 and 292.65 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 617.99 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/617.99 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 617.99 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 180,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,854.77/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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