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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 618.00 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 618.00 and 290.39 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 618.00 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/618.00 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 618.00 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 179,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,456.84/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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