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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 617.82 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 617.82 and 290.48 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 617.82 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/617.82 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 617.82 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 179,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,461.26/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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