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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 617.90 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 617.90 and 270.86 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 617.90 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/617.90 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 617.90 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 167,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,364.39/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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