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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 617.02 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 617.02 and 250.61 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 617.02 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/617.02 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 617.02 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 154,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,631.38/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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