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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 617.49 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 617.49 and 290.34 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 617.49 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/617.49 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 617.49 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 179,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,282.05/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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