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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 618.33 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 618.33 and 270.92 is: 373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 618.33 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/618.33 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 618.33 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 167,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,517.96/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.97

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