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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 617.57 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 617.57 and 251.07 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 617.57 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/617.57 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 617.57 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 155,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,053.30/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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