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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 617.24 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 617.24 and 260.78 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 617.24 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/617.24 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 617.24 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 160,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,965.06/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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