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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 618.20 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 618.20 and 271.09 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 618.20 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/618.20 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 618.20 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 167,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,586.53/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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