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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 617.89 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 617.89 and 270.75 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 617.89 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/617.89 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 617.89 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 167,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,293.72/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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