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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.70, 618.07 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.70, 618.07 and 270.69 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.70 : 618.07 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.70/618.07 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.70x = 618.07 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.70x = 167,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,305.37/447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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