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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 617.50 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 617.50 and 250.98 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 617.50 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/617.50 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 617.50 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 154,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,979.52/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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