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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 617.90 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 617.90 and 290.49 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 617.90 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/617.90 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 617.90 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 179,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,489.23/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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