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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 617.13 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 617.13 and 260.75 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 617.13 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/617.13 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 617.13 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 160,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,918.19/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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