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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 617.31 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 617.31 and 250.82 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 617.31 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/617.31 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 617.31 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 154,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,830.61/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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