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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 616.88 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 616.88 and 250.53 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 616.88 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/616.88 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 616.88 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 154,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,545.69/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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