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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 616.68 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 616.68 and 247.71 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 616.68 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/616.68 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 616.68 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 152,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,757.80/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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