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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 617.18 and 260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 617.18 and 260.71 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 617.18 = 260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/617.18 = 260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 617.18 × 260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 160,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905.44/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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