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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 617.57 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 617.57 and 260.99 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 617.57 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/617.57 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 617.57 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 161,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,179.59/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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