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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 618.28 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 618.28 and 273.28 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 618.28 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/618.28 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 618.28 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 168,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,963.56/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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