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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 617.94 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 617.94 and 292.50 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 617.94 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/617.94 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 617.94 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 180,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,747.45/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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