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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 617.31 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 617.31 and 250.83 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 617.31 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/617.31 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 617.31 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 154,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839.87/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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