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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 617.46 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 617.46 and 273.02 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 617.46 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/617.46 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 617.46 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 168,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578.93/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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