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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 617.48 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 617.48 and 260.96 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 617.48 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/617.48 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 617.48 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 161,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,136.69/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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