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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 617.01 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 617.01 and 250.62 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 617.01 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/617.01 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 617.01 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 154,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,635.05/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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