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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 616.91 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 616.91 and 250.54 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 616.91 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/616.91 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 616.91 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 154,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,560.63/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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