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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 616.94 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 616.94 and 250.56 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 616.94 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/616.94 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 616.94 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 154,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,580.49/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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