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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 617.79 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 617.79 and 273.10 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 617.79 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/617.79 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 617.79 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 168,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,718.45/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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