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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 618.18 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 618.18 and 273.08 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 618.18 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/618.18 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 618.18 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 168,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,812.59/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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