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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 617.48 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 617.48 and 260.87 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 617.48 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/617.48 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 617.48 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 161,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,078.59/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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