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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 617.11 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 617.11 and 260.72 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 617.11 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/617.11 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 617.11 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 160,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,892.92/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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