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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.28, 617.26 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.28, 617.26 and 250.83 is: 346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.28 : 617.26 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.28/617.26 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.28x = 617.26 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.28x = 154,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,827.33/447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.15

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