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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 617.45 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 617.45 and 290.20 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 617.45 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/617.45 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 617.45 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 179,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,179.45/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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