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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.72 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.72 and 247.74 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.72 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.72 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.72 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 152,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,783.13/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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