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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 617 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 617 and 250.58 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 617 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/617 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 617 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 154,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,607.86/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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