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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 617.45 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 617.45 and 250.92 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 617.45 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/617.45 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 617.45 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 154,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931.74/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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