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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 618.06 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 618.06 and 273.28 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 618.06 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/618.06 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 618.06 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 168,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,903.44/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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