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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 617.15 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 617.15 and 250.69 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 617.15 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/617.15 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 617.15 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 154,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,712.42/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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