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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 617.94 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 617.94 and 273.04 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 617.94 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/617.94 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 617.94 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 168,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,722.34/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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