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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 617.23 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 617.23 and 250.80 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 617.23 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/617.23 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 617.23 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 154,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,801.28/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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