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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 617.36 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 617.36 and 290.14 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 617.36 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/617.36 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 617.36 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 179,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,118.47/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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