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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 617.24 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 617.24 and 260.79 is: 359.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 617.24 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/617.24 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 617.24 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 160,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,968.72/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.86

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