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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.15, 617.07 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.15, 617.07 and 250.68 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.15 : 617.07 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.15/617.07 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.15x = 617.07 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.15x = 154,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,687.11/447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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