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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.69, 617.67 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.69, 617.67 and 270.62 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.69 : 617.67 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.69/617.67 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.69x = 617.67 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.69x = 167,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,153.86/447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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