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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 616.55 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 616.55 and 247.63 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 616.55 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/616.55 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 616.55 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 152,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,673.73/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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