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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 617.66 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 617.66 and 279.62 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 617.66 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/617.66 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 617.66 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 172,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,710.09/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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