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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 616.91 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 616.91 and 250.59 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 616.91 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/616.91 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 616.91 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 154,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,591.48/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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