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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 617.46 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 617.46 and 260.93 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 617.46 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/617.46 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 617.46 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 161,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,110.93/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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