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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 617.07 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 617.07 and 260.70 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 617.07 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/617.07 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 617.07 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 160,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,870.15/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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