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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 616.97 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 616.97 and 250.61 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 616.97 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/616.97 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 616.97 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 154,619.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,619.77/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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