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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 618.26 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 618.26 and 290.56 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 618.26 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/618.26 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 618.26 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 179,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,638.63/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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