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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.34, 617.36 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.34, 617.36 and 250.89 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.34 : 617.36 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.34/617.36 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.34x = 617.36 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.34x = 154,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889.45/447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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