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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 617.09 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 617.09 and 250.67 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 617.09 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/617.09 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 617.09 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 154,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,684.70/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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