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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 617.99 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 617.99 and 273.40 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 617.99 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/617.99 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 617.99 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 168,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,955.55/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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