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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 617.22 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 617.22 and 260.70 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 617.22 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/617.22 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 617.22 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 160,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,909.25/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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