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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 617.73 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 617.73 and 273.05 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 617.73 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/617.73 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 617.73 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 168,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,671.18/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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