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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 617.13 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 617.13 and 260.70 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 617.13 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/617.13 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 617.13 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 160,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,885.79/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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