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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 618.26 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 618.26 and 293.08 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 618.26 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/618.26 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 618.26 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 181,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,199.64/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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