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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 618.08 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 618.08 and 290.43 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 618.08 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/618.08 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 618.08 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 179,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,507.42/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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