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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 617.42 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 617.42 and 250.93 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 617.42 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/617.42 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 617.42 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 154,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,930.60/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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