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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 617.03 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 617.03 and 250.63 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 617.03 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/617.03 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 617.03 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 154,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,646.23/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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