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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 617.81 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 617.81 and 273.15 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 617.81 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/617.81 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 617.81 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 168,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,753.44/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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