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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.95, 616.82 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.95, 616.82 and 247.80 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.95 : 616.82 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.95/616.82 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.95x = 616.82 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.95x = 152,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,848.64/446.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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