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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 617.27 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 617.27 and 250.85 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 617.27 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/617.27 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 617.27 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 154,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,837.84/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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