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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 617.12 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 617.12 and 250.71 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 617.12 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/617.12 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 617.12 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 154,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,718.16/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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