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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 616.82 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 616.82 and 250.49 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 616.82 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/616.82 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 616.82 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 154,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,502.91/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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