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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 616.62 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 616.62 and 247.63 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 616.62 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/616.62 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 616.62 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 152,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,694.57/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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