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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 617.30 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 617.30 and 250.86 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 617.30 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/617.30 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 617.30 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 154,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,855.88/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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