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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 617.13 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 617.13 and 260.66 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 617.13 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/617.13 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 617.13 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 160,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,861.11/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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