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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 618.08 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 618.08 and 270.86 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 618.08 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/618.08 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 618.08 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 167,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,408.70/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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