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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 618.24 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 618.24 and 292.80 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 618.24 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/618.24 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 618.24 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 181,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,020.67/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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