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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 617.33 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 617.33 and 250.83 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 617.33 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/617.33 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 617.33 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 154,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,845.51/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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