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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 617.55 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 617.55 and 270.67 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 617.55 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/617.55 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 617.55 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 167,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,152.26/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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