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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 616.96 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 616.96 and 260.56 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 616.96 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/616.96 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 616.96 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 160,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,755.10/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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