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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.43, 617.43 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.43, 617.43 and 260.89 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.43 : 617.43 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.43/617.43 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.43x = 617.43 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.43x = 161,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,082.72/447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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