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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.15, 617.13 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.15, 617.13 and 250.71 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.15 : 617.13 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.15/617.13 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.15x = 617.13 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.15x = 154,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,720.66/447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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