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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.74, 618.12 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.74, 618.12 and 290.60 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.74 : 618.12 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.74/618.12 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.74x = 618.12 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.74x = 179,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,625.67/447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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