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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 617.78 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 617.78 and 270.64 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 617.78 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/617.78 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 617.78 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 167,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,195.98/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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