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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 617.04 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 617.04 and 260.66 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 617.04 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/617.04 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 617.04 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 160,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,834.56/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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